
Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Mrs. Jessica Walton!
Jessica Walton is a wonderful part of our school family! She is the most supportive, attentive, kind, and sweet lady in the building and always does everything she can for our Kinder friends. She worked super hard with her amazing team on getting our career day off and running and is a champion for community partnerships all throughout the year! We are so fortunate to have her on our team and we look forward to great things ahead!
Congratulations, Mrs. Walton! As this week's winners, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land and a certificate for a session at Perspire Sauna Studio! Thank you Super Chix Perspire for your support!


Rising Kindergarten Families! While registration is not open yet, we'd love to connect with you now! Join us on the remind app to stay up to date on important Kindergarten Registration information! text @hesrising to 81010 to join!


Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Ms. Julie Simon!
Julie is our SPED chair, resource teacher, and beloved champion for her students, department and our school. Julie is extremely smart and thorough. She pays attention to details and doesn't miss a beat. She works hard to make sure that the needs of her department are met and that she is helping wherever she can! She is flexible and willing to jump in to problem solve whenever she can! We are sol lucky to have her at HES!
Congratulations, Ms. Simon! As this week's winners, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land and a certificate for a session at Perspire Sauna Studio! Thank you Super Chix Perspire for your support!


C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S to our spelling bee participant, Rishaan Yellapragada who represented Tomahawks Nation today and brought home the 5th place prize!! Rishaan was one of the youngest in his division, competing with students in 3rd- 8th grades! He will now go on to compete at the regional level! 3 of the top 5 participants are Tomahawks- one is at ILIS and one is at ILMS! We are so proud of all of these kids!




Congratulations to the Top 5 District Spelling Bee finalists!
A Jins, ILIS; R Yellapragada, HES; I Gutierrez, AJMS; P Gajula, ILMS; A Gilotra, ILIS


Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Mrs. Christy Williams!
Christy Williams is the epitome of a dedicated and reliable team player. Her commitment to her work is evident in her willingness to go above and beyond to make sure things run smoothly. Whether it’s supporting Ms. Cundiff or supporting her kids, Christy is always ready to lend a hand. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic make her an invaluable asset to her team, and it’s no surprise that everyone who works with her loves her! Christy’s kindness, dedication, and heart for kids truly make her a standout employee!
Congratulations, Mrs. Williams! As this week's winners, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land and a certificate for a session at Perspire Sauna Studio! Thank you Super Chix Perspire for your support!


The American Revolution Experience Exhibit and the Lancaster County Museum has rescheduled January 21st event. Due to travel and weather considerations, Rick Wise's discussion on the Francis Marion Papers has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The exhibit will be on display at the Lancaster County Historic Robert Mills Courthouse, located at 102 Main Street, Lancaster, SC.


Students and teachers will be taking class photos TOMORROW, Tuesday, Jan 28. Please have your student at school on time and try to avoid appointments that day so your student is included in their class picture. There will not be make up pictures. Order forms came home with students over the last couple of weeks. You can send in that paper order form or order online at orders.carolinaphoto.net (Job Key 3U7TPJVC) We can't wait to see all our Tomahawks wearing their BEST smiles tomorrow!


Friday, January 24, 2025 will be on a regular school schedule. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be open. Please use caution.


Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be an eLearning day. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed. After evaluating road conditions the southern and eastern sides of Lancaster County still contain a lot of ice and slush. Due to the freezing temperatures tonight roads will freeze and conditions will worsen. We will continue to reevaluate the roadways tomorrow and provide further updates. As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
For more information regarding eLearning, please reach out to your student's teacher and/or school.


Wednesday, January 22, 2025 will be an eLearning day. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed. Lancaster County School District has been in contact with Emergency Management. Due to the hazardous conditions from expected snow, freezing rain, and sleet with a possible accumulation over an inch we have determined closure is essential. As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed onWednesday, January 22, 2025.
For more information regarding eLearning, please reach out to your student's teacher and/or school.


Today, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, ALL Lancaster County School District activities will end at 6:00 p.m.
The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting will still be at 7:00 pm tonight, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the LCSD District Office located at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, ALL LCSD schools and offices will be on a two-hour delay. We are continuing to monitor the weather situation and we will provide updated alerts if there are any changes.


Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Mrs. Peyton Stover!
This week, we are proud to recognize Peyton Stover as our Teacher of the Month. Peyton consistently goes above and beyond to create a supportive learning environment for all her students as well as her teammates. Peyton is an amazing asset to Harrisburg Elementary and is always willing to learn. Her passion for teaching and commitment to student success are truly inspiring, and we are lucky to have her as part of our team.
Congratulations, Mrs. Stover! As this week's winners, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land and a certificate for a session at Perspire Sauna Studio! Thank you Super Chix Perspire for your support!


For more information:
Read this article about Martin Luther King, Jr. on the African-American History database from Infobase: https://scsl.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=discus&qurl=https%3a%2f%2fonline.infobase.com%2fAuth%2fIndex%3faid%3d101204%26itemid%3dWE01%26articleId%3d162208
Read The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day found on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture site: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day



We are thrilled to announce that Krishiv Sankar and Krishna Bhagat have won the elementary school level of the City of Lancaster's Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest! Their outstanding artwork and thoughtful essay beautifully captured the spirit of Dr. King's legacy and the values of equality, justice, and peace.
As a special recognition of their hard work and creativity, Krishiv and Krishna are invited to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18, at 3 p.m. They will ride on a float in the parade, celebrating their accomplishments. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at Hope on the Hill in Lancaster, where Krishiv and Krishna will be honored for their achievements.
Congratulations to both of them for their exceptional contributions!
